Construction modules

Abstract

This invention relates to a construction module which is designed to interconnect with similarly constructed modules to form a structure, such as, a wall or a fence. The construction module is formed by a continuous sheet of extrudable material which is bent at different angles, so as to define a three-portion module. The first, open-end portion is formed by a pair of plates having converging extensions which define a passageway leading into the space between the plates. The second portion has a substantially reduced width suitable for fitting into the passageway of an abutting module. The third, closed end portion is smaller in width than the space between the plates allowing the third portion to fit into the space between the plates of the abutting module and receive upwardly extending tips of the converging extensions in corresponding grooves.

I claim: 
     
       1. A construction module, comprising: an elongated sheet of moldable material, said sheet being configured to comprise a first, open-end portion formed by a pair of substantially parallel elements which define a first passageway therebetween, said first portion further comprising a nose portion formed by integral extensions of said elements, said nose portion defining a reduced sized second passageway;   a second, closed end portion which is formed by integral extensions of said elements opposite said nose portion, said closed-end portion adapted to be fitted in a first passageway of a similar adjacent construction module when adjacent construction modules are interconnected; and   a connecting portion formed by integral extensions of said elements between said first portion and said second portion, said connecting portion adapted to be fitted into a second passageway of said similar adjacent module when adjacent modules are interconnected, said connecting portion comprising means for allowing securing of the construction module to an independent structure, said means for allowing securing of the construction module comprising a plurality of openings spaced along said connecting portion, said openings being adapted to receive a securing member therethrough.   
     
     
       2. The module of claim 1, wherein said nose portion is formed by converging extensions of said elements opposite said closed end portion. 
     
     
       3. The module of claim 2, wherein said converging extensions have outwardly extending tips. 
     
     
       4. The module of claim 3, wherein each of said extensions forming said closed end portion is formed with a groove adjacent said connecting portion. 
     
     
       5. The module of claim 4, wherein said tips fit into grooves of the adjacent module. 
     
     
       6. A construction module, comprising: an elongated sheet of moldable material, said sheet configured to comprise a first, open-end portion formed by a pair of substantially parallel elements which define a first passageway therebetween, said first portion further comprising a nose portion formed by integral extensions of said elements, said nose portion defining a reduced size second passageway;   a second, closed end portion which is formed by integral extensions of said elements opposite said nose portion, said closed-end portion adapted to be fitted in a first passageway of a similar adjacent construction module when adjacent construction modules are interconnected; and   a connecting portion formed by integral extensions of said elements between said first portion and said second portion, said connecting portion adapted to be fitted into a second passageway of said similar adjacent module when adjacent modules are interconnected, said connecting portion comprising means for allowing securing of the construction module to an independent structure, said means for allowing securing of the construction module comprising a plurality of openings formed along said connecting portion in opposing elements, said openings being adapted to receive a securing member therethrough, and wherein each of said extensions forming said closed end portion is formed with a groove adjacent said connecting portion.   
     
     
       7. The module of claim 6, wherein said nose portion comprises have outwardly extending tips, and wherein said tips fit into grooves of said extensions that form the closed end portion of said similar adjacent construction module. 
     
     
       8. A construction module, comprising: an elongated sheet of moldable material, said sheet configured to comprise a first, open end portion formed by a pair of spaced-apart elements which define a first passageway therebetween, said first portion further comprising a nose portion formed by integral extensions of said elements, said nose portion defining a reduced size second passageway;   a second, closed end portion which is formed by integral extensions of said elements opposite said nose portion, said closed end portion adapted to be fitted in a first passageway of a similar adjacent construction module when adjacent construction modules are interconnected; and   a third, connecting portion formed by integral extensions of said elements between said first portion and second portion, said third portion adapted to be fitted into a second passageway of said similar adjacent module when adjacent modules are interconnected, said connecting portion being provided with means for allowing securing of the construction module to an independent structure, said means for allowing securing comprising a plurality of openings spaced along said connecting portion, said opening being adapted to receive a securing member therethrough.   
     
     
       9. The module of claim 8, wherein said second passageway is formed by converging extensions of said elements which extend inwardly into said first passageway to define a reduced width passageway which forms an open end of said construction module. 
     
     
       10. The module of claim 9, wherein each of said extensions forming said closed end portion of said construction module is formed with a groove adjacent said connecting portion. 
     
     
       11. The module of claim 10, wherein said inwardly extending converging extensions have outwardly extending tips which fit into grooves of the adjacent construction module.